Originally Posted by
Will Whitaker
I have that camera in 11x14 with the extended rail. Louis says 57"; I measured it at 52". Substantial in either case. Mine came with an 8x10 reducing back. In fact, the Ebay seller advertised it as an 8x10 camera. But it is an 11x14 with a reducing back. I had been intent on making or having made an 11x14 back for some time, but the structure of the camera is robust enough that I could make a 14x17 rear standard and transplant the hardware to have a 14x17 studio camera, something I'd really like to have (over 11x14, which I don't shoot, anyway). As the camera needs a new bellows anyway, that part's almost a wash.
Folmer made lovely cameras; they're among my favorites. I have two: this one and a 12x20. Hope yours works out well for you!
Please post some photos of it when you get it.
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